EVENTS
DIABETES: A new class about diabetes begins at 1 p.m. July 14 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. It is a free service provided by the RN Diabetes Educator and the Diabetes Dietitian from Advocate Condell Medical Center. This class is for people in all stages of diabetes. If your doctor told you that you are pre-diabetic and you should “watch it,” you may help yourself to lower your blood sugar by getting this education. Registration required. Also, private one on one meetings with the Diabetes Experts are available at no charge. Call Gloria Stevens at 847-395-1259 for an appointment or to register.
FOOT CARE: Complimentary foot care will be provided by Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at 1 p.m. July 14 and 28 at Park Place Senior Center, 313 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Appointment required. Details, 847-244-9242.
WALK FOR HEALTH: The Lake County Forest Preserve District, the Lake County Health Department, NorthShore University Health System and other partners are teaming up for “Rx for Health,” the walking in nature program, which brings together naturalists and healthcare providers for guided tours of some of Lake County’s most breath-taking scenery. Called “Rx for Health,” the walking in nature program aligns with the Health Department’s Live Well Lake County initiative to increase physical activity, healthy eating and quality of life opportunities in order to reduce the number of adults and children in the county who are overweight or obese. The initiative is also part of a countywide collaborative branding effort called Lake County Life. Walks are free and open to all ages. Those 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. All walks start at 4 p.m. and are one to two miles in duration. These are rain or shine events and no pets are allowed (with the exception of service animals). The next walk is July 18 at Lyons Woods, Blanchard Road just west of Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Details, http://www.lcfpd.org/rx-for-health.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. July 13 and 27 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Information about viral hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted infections is also available. Details, (847) 377-8450.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Child immunization clinic hours are by appointment at the Health Department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Details, (847) 377-8470. Flu and pneumonia vaccines to the general public by appointment only. Details, call (847) 377-8470.
SUPPORT
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, 847-842-4858.
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CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers of seniors support with others in the same situation meets 2 p.m. July 16 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, 847-903-5604.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in the same situation meets 6 p.m. July 16 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at 847-245-3924 or email [email protected].
DIABETES: Support group meets at 7 p.m. July 14 at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, 847-263-2180.
GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT: A group for grandparents raising grandchildren meets 5 p.m. July 13 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Dinner will be served. Details, 847-244-9242.
GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Chapter of the Compassionate Friends meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at Millburn Congregational Church, Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Details, 847-249-4776.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: A group for anyone affected by this hereditary, degenerative brain disorder meets at 7 p.m. July 13 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
LAKE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE: Meets at 11 a.m. July 13 at the Health Department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The mission of the task force is to deepen awareness, prevent suicide and save lives through education, linking resources to those in need, and treatment programs within the community. Details, 847-377-8244.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: A support group for people with chronic pain meets at 1 p.m. July 15 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1520 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. Details, 847-689-8045.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders. Family members also welcome. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Family and Friends support group meets 7 p.m. July 14 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, http://www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: A drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, Cup-A-Joe meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Julie’s Coffee, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave.; at 1 p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Assistance Commission, 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.; and at 5 p.m. Thursdays at It’s All Good Coffee and Espresso, 2780 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funded by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Details, 847-377-8386.
CHAT NIGHT: Open Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at http://www.openchatnight.com.
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, 847-244-1101.
MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, 847-814-3911.
PSYCHIC: The Chakra Psychic, 29 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, is a place where people can go for full spiritual enlightenment and possibly get answers and solutions. Details, 847-372-3618.
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